Jamie Baldwin
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James Andrew "Jamie" Baldwin is a fictional character
in the British
soap opera
ITV Coronation Street
, played by Rupert Hill
. He first appeared in 2004 and left in 2008. In March 2011 it was announced that Jamie would return for one episode on 24 April 2011.
. He left her briefly for her enemy Maria Sutherland
, but eventually got back together with Leanne again. She then embarked on an affair with his father Danny. When this was revealed, Jamie broke up with Leanne and disowned Danny. Jamie's mother Carol came to Weatherfield and moved in with Jamie and Frankie, who had separated from Danny as a result of his affair with Leanne. He supported her during her attempts to give up drinking, but she tried to destroy his relationship with Frankie, unsuccessfully.
He later failed in a rebound romance with Joanne Jackson
, as of his mother's continuing problems, which dominated his life. After Carol schemed to break the bond between Jamie and Frankie by insinuating that they fancied each other, they decided to kick her out and Jamie disowned her.
Jamie begun a relationship with Violet Wilson
, following her split from Jason Grimshaw
, who had had an affair with Sarah Platt. Violet moved in with Jamie, but Jamie's secret love for Frankie affected their relationship. Jamie and Violet split after a holiday abroad, it was then that he declared his love for Frankie. The relationship lasted for some time, until Danny caught Jamie and Frankie in bed together, and Danny and Jamie ended up fighting, which resulted in him almost killing Jamie, after Jamie was left unconscious in the canal, however, Danny dived in to save him.
After another confrontation between them later, Danny "signed" everything over to Jamie. Danny then disappeared. Jamie confessed his affair to Violet after he informed her of his pregnancy, leaving her horrified. With Danny still missing, Jamie and Frankie planned to move to Spain, bound for a new life, and Jamie quit his job at King's Robes. However, on New Year's Eve, Frankie changed her mind and left Weatherfield
.
Following his split from Frankie, Jamie was employed at local cab firm StreetCars by Steve McDonald. Jamie expressed disapproval after finding out about Sean Tully
, who was homosexual, and Violet's plan to have a baby, but eventually apologized to them for his attitude; however, when Jamie invited Violet to join him at Carol's wedding, there was an obvious attraction between the former couple yet again. Jamie and Violet later reconciled, and planned to raise her and Sean's baby together. Following the baby's birth, they planned to leave Weatherfield and raise baby Dylan in London, excluding Sean. Violet then proposed to Jamie, who accepted, before filling the car with their belongings set to leave.
Violet's sister, Lauren, spotted Jamie fill up the car. He claimed that he was attending a stag do, but she realized their plan when he loaded a babychair. Lauren wasted no time in informing Sean. As Violet and Jamie drove off, Lauren, Sean, and his partner, Marcus
, attempted to stop them, but they escaped and Violet disposed of her phone, so that Sean could not get into contact with them again.
In April 2011, Sean goes down to London to witness Violet and Jamie row he decides to take Dylan out for the day. As Sean and Marcus
return to Violets house they witness Jamie leave in a black Taxi. Sean and Marcus then comfort Violet but they later leave after Violet is homophobic towards Sean.
. He was initially planned to be arrested upon arriving, after beating Frankie's ex-lover, he was also planned to have a relationship with Leanne Battersby
.
speculated that he claimed that the plot involving on-screen granddad Mike Baldwin's (Johnny Briggs
) death was unpleasant, this even inspired him to raise cash to help individuals diagnosed with such diseases.
Based on the sexual relationship between Jamie's character and his step-mum, Rupert Hill claimed that he wasn't quite sure about Jamie's true feeling for Frankie, though he could clarify why Jamie had such feelings, he was concerned about how the storyline had an uncomfortable atmosphere, he admitted that he and Debra Stephenson
, who played Frankie, were wary about filming these scenes, thinking it was sensational and irregular, though the scripts they received were more than interesting. He claimed that it had given he and Debra a new dimension to their relationship, and that the filming was enjoyable as of the deep plot. He also described the plotline as "fantastic".
It was announced on April 16, 2007, that Rupert Hill had decided to leave Coronation Street after his contract expired. Following the character's departure, Rupert Hill considered taking on Hollywood and stated he didn't wish to return to Coronation Street, but also didn't rule it out. In March 2011 it was announced that Hill will return in April 2011 for 1 episode.
The level of fame that came with appearing in the ITV soap never appealed to actor Hill, which led to his exit, also bound to pursue different roles in acting. Co-star Jenny Platt
also announced her exit, alongside Jamie. After confirming his exit from the soap, he revealed that before his arrival he was nervous to film his scenes for the character, as he was convinced that his fans would mob him.
2007, Rupert Hill
was in the top category for the 'sexiest male', but Rob James-Collier
(Liam Connor
) won the award.
Fictional character
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in the British
United Kingdom
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
ITV Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
, played by Rupert Hill
Rupert Hill
Rupert Sinclair Hill is an English actor known for several former roles in UK soap operas.Rupert Hill started with small roles on television...
. He first appeared in 2004 and left in 2008. In March 2011 it was announced that Jamie would return for one episode on 24 April 2011.
2004–11
Shortly after his arrival in Weatherfield, Jamie began dating Leanne BattersbyLeanne Battersby
Leanne Anika Barlow is a fictional character on the soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Jane Danson, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 4 July 1997....
. He left her briefly for her enemy Maria Sutherland
Maria Sutherland
Maria Jane Connor , is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, portrayed by actress Samia Smith. The character first appeared on-screen on 19 May 2000...
, but eventually got back together with Leanne again. She then embarked on an affair with his father Danny. When this was revealed, Jamie broke up with Leanne and disowned Danny. Jamie's mother Carol came to Weatherfield and moved in with Jamie and Frankie, who had separated from Danny as a result of his affair with Leanne. He supported her during her attempts to give up drinking, but she tried to destroy his relationship with Frankie, unsuccessfully.
He later failed in a rebound romance with Joanne Jackson
Joanne Jackson (Coronation Street)
Joanne Jackson may refer to:*Joanne Jackson , British swimmer*Joanne Jackson , former character on Coronation Street...
, as of his mother's continuing problems, which dominated his life. After Carol schemed to break the bond between Jamie and Frankie by insinuating that they fancied each other, they decided to kick her out and Jamie disowned her.
Jamie begun a relationship with Violet Wilson
Violet Wilson
Violet Wilson is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street. She was portrayed by Jenny Platt making her first onscreen appearance on 8 October 2004 and remained until 29 February 2008. Platt returned for one episode on 24 April 2011.-2004–11:Violet first appeared on the...
, following her split from Jason Grimshaw
Jason Grimshaw
Jason Grimshaw, is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Ryan Thomas, the character first appeared during the episode airing on 25 December 2000, when he comes looking for mother Eileen at the Battersbys' home.Jason is very much the...
, who had had an affair with Sarah Platt. Violet moved in with Jamie, but Jamie's secret love for Frankie affected their relationship. Jamie and Violet split after a holiday abroad, it was then that he declared his love for Frankie. The relationship lasted for some time, until Danny caught Jamie and Frankie in bed together, and Danny and Jamie ended up fighting, which resulted in him almost killing Jamie, after Jamie was left unconscious in the canal, however, Danny dived in to save him.
After another confrontation between them later, Danny "signed" everything over to Jamie. Danny then disappeared. Jamie confessed his affair to Violet after he informed her of his pregnancy, leaving her horrified. With Danny still missing, Jamie and Frankie planned to move to Spain, bound for a new life, and Jamie quit his job at King's Robes. However, on New Year's Eve, Frankie changed her mind and left Weatherfield
Weatherfield
Weatherfield is a fictional town, based on Salford in North West England, which serves as the setting for the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street...
.
Following his split from Frankie, Jamie was employed at local cab firm StreetCars by Steve McDonald. Jamie expressed disapproval after finding out about Sean Tully
Sean Tully
Sean Tully, is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Antony Cotton, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 13 July 2003. Sean works as a factory machinist, and as a part-time barman in the Rovers Return...
, who was homosexual, and Violet's plan to have a baby, but eventually apologized to them for his attitude; however, when Jamie invited Violet to join him at Carol's wedding, there was an obvious attraction between the former couple yet again. Jamie and Violet later reconciled, and planned to raise her and Sean's baby together. Following the baby's birth, they planned to leave Weatherfield and raise baby Dylan in London, excluding Sean. Violet then proposed to Jamie, who accepted, before filling the car with their belongings set to leave.
Violet's sister, Lauren, spotted Jamie fill up the car. He claimed that he was attending a stag do, but she realized their plan when he loaded a babychair. Lauren wasted no time in informing Sean. As Violet and Jamie drove off, Lauren, Sean, and his partner, Marcus
Marcus Dent
Marcus Dent is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Charlie Condou, the character first appears on screen during the episode airing on 7 September 2007 and leaves during an episode airing on 5 September 2008 but returns on 24 April...
, attempted to stop them, but they escaped and Violet disposed of her phone, so that Sean could not get into contact with them again.
In April 2011, Sean goes down to London to witness Violet and Jamie row he decides to take Dylan out for the day. As Sean and Marcus
Marcus Dent
Marcus Dent is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Charlie Condou, the character first appears on screen during the episode airing on 7 September 2007 and leaves during an episode airing on 5 September 2008 but returns on 24 April...
return to Violets house they witness Jamie leave in a black Taxi. Sean and Marcus then comfort Violet but they later leave after Violet is homophobic towards Sean.
Promotion
Before his arrival, the soap's directors considered him a 'sex symbol': in his early weeks on the show, he often took off his shirtBarechested
Barechested most commonly refers to a male wearing no clothes above the waist, exposing much or all of the torso. It is also known as "stripped to the waist" or "being shirtless"...
. He was initially planned to be arrested upon arriving, after beating Frankie's ex-lover, he was also planned to have a relationship with Leanne Battersby
Leanne Battersby
Leanne Anika Barlow is a fictional character on the soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Jane Danson, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 4 July 1997....
.
Casting
Fans of actor Rupert HillRupert Hill
Rupert Sinclair Hill is an English actor known for several former roles in UK soap operas.Rupert Hill started with small roles on television...
speculated that he claimed that the plot involving on-screen granddad Mike Baldwin's (Johnny Briggs
Johnny Briggs (actor)
Johnny Briggs, MBE is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Mike Baldwin in the soap opera Coronation Street, in which he appeared from 1976 to 2006...
) death was unpleasant, this even inspired him to raise cash to help individuals diagnosed with such diseases.
Based on the sexual relationship between Jamie's character and his step-mum, Rupert Hill claimed that he wasn't quite sure about Jamie's true feeling for Frankie, though he could clarify why Jamie had such feelings, he was concerned about how the storyline had an uncomfortable atmosphere, he admitted that he and Debra Stephenson
Debra Stephenson
Debra Stephenson is an English actress, comedian, impressionist and singer.-Career:At the age of fourteen Stephenson appeared on BBC TV's Opportunity Knocks, winning her way through to the All-Winners' Final, broadcast live from the London Palladium...
, who played Frankie, were wary about filming these scenes, thinking it was sensational and irregular, though the scripts they received were more than interesting. He claimed that it had given he and Debra a new dimension to their relationship, and that the filming was enjoyable as of the deep plot. He also described the plotline as "fantastic".
It was announced on April 16, 2007, that Rupert Hill had decided to leave Coronation Street after his contract expired. Following the character's departure, Rupert Hill considered taking on Hollywood and stated he didn't wish to return to Coronation Street, but also didn't rule it out. In March 2011 it was announced that Hill will return in April 2011 for 1 episode.
Personality
Jamie appears to be loyal and caring in both his relationships and friendships. He is also naive and gullible, resulting in him not being informed as to what happens.Reception
The storyline in which saw his character and Frankie have an affair, was considered "sick" by many viewers.The level of fame that came with appearing in the ITV soap never appealed to actor Hill, which led to his exit, also bound to pursue different roles in acting. Co-star Jenny Platt
Jenny Platt
Jenny Platt is an English actress best known for her role as Violet Wilson in the long running television soap Coronation Street. Her first appearance was on 8 October 2004....
also announced her exit, alongside Jamie. After confirming his exit from the soap, he revealed that before his arrival he was nervous to film his scenes for the character, as he was convinced that his fans would mob him.
Awards
In the British Soap AwardsBritish Soap Awards
The British Soap Awards is an annual awards ceremony to honour the best of British soap operas.The first event took place in 1999 and takes place in May each year. Although it is an ITV production, the events were held at the BBC Television Centre, in London until 2010. The 2011 awards relocated to...
2007, Rupert Hill
Rupert Hill
Rupert Sinclair Hill is an English actor known for several former roles in UK soap operas.Rupert Hill started with small roles on television...
was in the top category for the 'sexiest male', but Rob James-Collier
Rob James-Collier
Robert James-Collier is a British actor and model. He is known for his roles as Liam Connor in Coronation Street and as Thomas on Downton Abbey.- Background :James-Collier was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester...
(Liam Connor
Liam Connor
Liam Barrington Connor is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street, played by Rob James-Collier from 2006 to 2008.-Creation:...
) won the award.